October 2023 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • Celebrate National Co-op Month this October
  • Grants given to fire rescue teams
  • Is your off-peak heating system ready for winter?
  • Staff Report – Substation build nearing completion
  • Electrical safety tips for hunters
  • Careers in Energy Week – October 16 – 20
  • Zucchini blueberry bread recipe provided by member Faye Barrett
  • Cold Weather Rule – Energy Assistance Program

2023 Annual Meeting and Report

Our 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on October 6, 2023, at the Lake of the Woods School in Baudette.  The Annual Report to be presented at the meeting may be viewed here.

This year, our annual meeting will be drive-in style! Registration begins at 4 pm, when you can also pick up your free gift and hot dinner provided by West of Border. Enjoy your dinner in your car, while you wait for the 4:45 pm meeting to begin, which we anticipate to be short. We will draw names for prizes, including a 55″ TV, an Apple iPad, and Apple Watch, and a $100 coloring random winner for kids birth through age 18. We hope to see you there!

July 2023 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • See you at the fair!
  • Director candidate materials are available for District 7
  • 6 things you might not know about coal mining
  • North Star member appreciation days recap
  • Ham and mashed potato bake recipe from member Karen Ryba
  • Nomination process for director election
  • Staff report

Director Candidate Materials Available for District 7

Would you like to serve as a director on the North Star Electric Cooperative Board for your district? North Star Electric is governed by a seven-member board of directors elected by our membership. There are seven districts located within our service area, and any co-op member is welcome to run for an open board position within the district that the member’s primary residence is located. Directors elected will serve a four-year term. This year we will have a director election in District 7…

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June 2023 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • Member Appreciation Days on June 13 and 14
  • Director candidate materials are available for District 7
  • Electrify your outdoor summer adventures
  • Mini-split heat pumps are mighty
  • Understanding electric demand
  • Black pepper beef with green beans recipe provided by member Faye Barrett
  • Nomination process for director election
  • Staff report

May 2023 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • Congratulations to the 2023 Knowledge Scholarship winners!
  • For the kids: Electrical Safety Word Scramble
  • Looking for unclaimed capital credit recipients
  • Upcoming member appreciation days
  • Broccoli and cauliflower salad recipe provided by member Norma Anderson
  • Four easy ways to boost electrical safety at home
  • Staff report

2023 Member Appreciation Open House

Mark your calendar with our Littlefork and Baudette member appreciation open house dates! They will be held on Tuesday, June 13, in Littlefork, and Wednesday, June 14, in Baudette, each day from 11 am to 2 pm.  The linemen will be grilling brats for lunch, and we will have door prizes for both kids and adults! Prize drawings at each location will include drawings for $50 Ronnings gift certificates, a Dewalt electric chainsaw, a YETI cooler, and a kids’ electric scooter.  Hope to see you there!

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April 2023 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • National Lineworker Appreciation Day
  • 10 things you may not know about lineworkers
  • North Star to award Cooperative Knowledge scholarships
  • All-of-the-above strategy ensures the best energy value
  • Pepper steak stir-fry recipe provided by members Chris & Katie Pieper
  • Dig Smart. Dig Safe. Call 811.
  • Staff report

2023 Knowledge Scholarships

It’s that time of year for our Knowledge Scholarship program! Representatives from North Star will soon be visiting schools in Indus, Littlefork, International Falls, Warroad, and Baudette to provide information to students about this scholarship opportunity!

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